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GLC Deputy Finance Director
Pay Range: GLC Point 35-40 £36,481 - £42,300 FTE
Hours:Negotiable
Term time plus 15 days (pro rata) (48.1 weeks)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Gateway Learning Community (GLC): is a partnership between one secondary and four primary schools located within Tilbury and Chadwell in the borough of Thurrock to the east of London committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and hard working person to the role of Deputy Finance Director.
The successful candidate will need to have a professional accountancy qualificationAAT level 3 (or equivalent) and be committed to working towards AAT Level 4 within the first 12 months of employment.
The role will involve working with the Finance Director and deputising for them in their absence.
The successful candidate will need to be a strong communicator, self-motivated and have experience of staff management. They will also need to have a can-do attitude and the ability to work as part of a team. A sense of humour and the ability to work under pressure are also key.
It would be beneficial if the candidate has a successful track record of working in a school environment. Experience of academy accounting software, ideally Financials Live, is essential as the successful candidate will need to hit the ground running.
Duties will include : Preparation of Monthly Accounts; Maintenance of control accounts; VAT returns and supporting in the Finance office when required.
Applications should be submitted by:Thursday,13th January 2022 at midday.
Interview Date: 18th January 2022
Interview location:The Gateway Academy, Marshfoot Road, Chadwell St Mary, Essex RM16 4LU
The Gateway Learning Community is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.
Information about the School
Gateway Learning Community (GLC): is a partnership between one secondary and four primary schools located within Tilbury and Chadwell in the borough of Thurrock to the east of London committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community.